A while ago I featured a lady in a Saturday dress, whom I met at the In Situ launch. Intrigued by the unusual design of the dress and its asymmetry, I was determined to keep an eye out for the brand. So when I recently visited local department store Tang’s who stores the brand, I was keen to have a look.
I was lucky as there was a sale going on and I spotted this lovely green, grey dress. This dress complied with a lot of my requirements in a garment. It’s made of cotton, has a unique design, has an asymmetric design element which I always enjoy and a relatively high neckline.
It’s also a very versatile dress as I could wear it as a standalone dress, wear over pants or leggings or scrunch it up so it looks more like a top. It was an easy buying decision.
On these photos you will see it as I will wear this dress most, worn over pants. I find this a comfortable, trendy look which is perfect for the Singapore (air-conditioned) indoors.
Featured also are my nails and toe nails, whose gel nails still impaccable. Although some of the silver and gold add-ons have fallen off, the gel has still not loosened or chipped. Very impressive! My nails have never been so long in my life and I had to cut them shorter with a nail clipper as they were starting to get too impractical.
I will have to make a decision pretty soon, on how I will proceed with my nails. Apply some gel again in preparation for my trip to Europe and the US and maintain it, or go back to natural nails? I must say I have loved the ease of the well-manicured nails that stay perfect for 3 weeks.
My toe nails still look perfect too. For recommendations of shoes check out this page.
What has been your latest summer purchase?
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I like your dress and love the bracelet you wearing ,beautiful.
I think this is such a great look Sylvia. The colors are interesting and your sandals mirror the modern design. You are a master with the pants and dress outfits. It is a combination I’m going to try!
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Excellent Ann. I’m looking forward to seeing your rendition! I think it would suit you well…
You are the master of asymmetry, Sylvia. And those arty shoes are awesome! I don’t like to show my toes but your feet are very photogenic. I tried stick-on nails which were fun but I can’t wear them long because my fingernails get panicky and can’t breathe. Go figure.
Hi Melanie – at last somebody who suffers with nail suffocation too! I am ok with toe nails but for some reason when I paint my fingernails I feel they can’t breathe. I have tried to explain it to people but they think I am mad!
thanks Melanie, although I don’t think my feet look all that good! The nail polish makes up for it!
This dress is very ‘you’ Sylvia! I like it. When I went in Zara with my husband recently I was pointing to all the things YOU would buy but I didn’t see those shoes – they are cool. I asked my beautician about gel nails and she told me Shelac (not sure how to spell) is the way to go as it does not strip the nails of their natural coating. Is this what you have?
Hmm don’t know about that. Will have to ask and find out on my next visit!
I like so many of your pieces from all dressed up and was wondering if they are sold in any stores in NYC or if there is an online site for them.
I have seen it in international stores, but very few pieces. Right now Alldressedup is going through a bit of a crisis I believe and to my shock I found all 3 stores here in Singapore closed. Some of their design team left and I think (hope) that they are pulling themselves together and will relaunch soon. The website says that they are ‘refreshing’ themselves. Let’s hope so…..
What a shame – you have purchased some fabulous things there. Thanks for your quick response to my question Sylvia!
Very good buy Sylvia, both the top and the shoes. This is casual but still fashionable and modern. Lovely to walk around in.
If you ever think of buying another pair of white trousers (to add to the pile you already have…), may I suggest to choose an even skinnier pair with a zip at the side and no pockets at the back? Because you see a bit of the pockets through the tight top. Not really a problem but if you are ever thinking of buying another one…. this is what I would be looking for. I have a pair like that and I use them especially with such tops.
As far as the nails go: I would have them done again. So easy when you are on vacation. Don’t you find that finger nails grow faster than toe nails?
You are right about the pants Greetje. A pair like you described would be much better.. Adding it to the wish list…. Yes they do! My toe nails are still at very respectable length.
Love the nails, how fun!
Great nails and toe nails design!
This dress is a great investment because as you said, it can be worn with pants, leggings and on its own. I like it with sandals and you wore it but it can be worn with a pair of printed wedges.
I also like the mix of grey and green and how it can be accessorize.
Yes, it would look great with heels too. I kept it comfortable and practical this time!
I really like the dress and I can see it’s versatility!
I tried the gel nails a few years ago and like you, loved that they didn’t chip for weeks. I have very weak nails that peel so it’s hard for me to hold a manicure. I did find though when I stopped with the gels, my nails underneath were weaker than they had ever been. I’ll be interested to see how it works out for you.
Yes, I’ve read that they will need 6 weeks to recover! Unless you just do gel nails again. Still not sure what to do. It would mean that I have to do a manicure while travelling, but that would actually be a good excuse to have one abroad!
Like the dress and the way you wear it over pants, altho it would be interesting to see it without pants.
Thanks Denton. I think it will get more wear over pants, but will try and photograph it some time without!